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Here is the full transcript and video of George Saunders’ commencement address to Syracuse’s Class of 2013. Read More

Jeff Bezos: 'It’s harder to be kind than clever'Ladders Contributor

Here is the full video and transcript of Jeff Bezos’ commencement address to Princeton’s Class of 2010. Read More

Here's why you need to make yourself a 'To-Not-Do' list Kirstin Lynde

Given time is your most precious resource, I contend it is essential to give regular, disciplined thought to what you should stop doing. Maybe not every day, but at least once or twice a month. Read More

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WTRMLN WTR founder on the magic of working with Beyonce Meredith Lepore

OK so pretty much anything Beyonce touches tends to turn to gold, but that doesn’t mean you can completely slack off once she likes your product. That is exactly what WTRMLN WTR Co-Founders Jody Levy and Harlan Berger have done as even though they got the Beyonce nod of approval early on with their company, they have continued to build and innovate to keep their product a hot commodity. Read More

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10 beach reads for summer 2018 Ladders Contributor

The days are getting longer, which means more daylight hours to spend outside strolling, meeting up with friends, or stretched out on a beach with a good book (or ten). From short stories to historical fiction to nonfiction, we rounded up ten great books to read on the beach this summer. Enjoy! … Read More

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Here's how much you need to make to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in each state Raul Amoros

Affordable housing is already a hot-button political issue. Housing advocates have long pointed out the lack of affordable options in big cities with booming tech sectors, like San Francisco, but where does that leave the rest of the country? … Read More

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One-third of us work during vacation to enjoy vacation Monica Torres

Respondents claimed it made them more productive during the summer if they didn’t stop working completely. It may seem counterintuitive to the concept of a relaxing vacation, but some of us feel like we need to keep working on our breaks to feel less stressed about work. Read More

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Instagram will let you track how much time you waste on its app Jane Burnett

I have an Instagram account. Chances are, you probably have one too — just like the more than 500 million people who reportedly use the social media platform every day. But how much time is too much time? Instagrammers will be able to check out their “time spent” within the “Usage Insights” feature. Read More

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Finding your 'onlyness' – Stop hiding what makes you distinct Ladders Contributor

Each of us stands in a spot in the world only we stand in, with our own specific value. But are you hiding what makes you distinct? … Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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